Professional Negligence Solicitors
Claims Against Property Professionals
In every property transaction, you put your trust in professionals to do a good job. If you have suffered financial harm through the negligent advice or actions of a third party, you may have a claim for professional negligence. Our lawyers specialise in helping bring such claims.
An experienced team of property litigation solicitors
Our specialist team of property litigation solicitors collectively bring more than a century of legal experience to the table. As a result, Osbornes are able to provide an outstanding service to businesses of all sizes as well as private clients, for both commercial and residential property professional negligence claims. We deliver a tailored, efficient and jargon-free approach in every case.
Professional negligence claims
If you suffer loss or damage due to the bad advice of a professional you employed, you may be able to make a professional negligence claim against that professional. In a property transaction, these include:
- Estate agent negligence
- Surveyor negligence
- Conveyancing negligence
- Architect negligence
- Financial advisor negligence
- Tradespeople negligence
- Auctioneers negligence
All of these individuals are required to act with competence in accordance with their own regulatory bodies and professional standards. The standards themselves will differ from profession to profession. However, the general rule is the same: if the professional falls short of their own professional standards and you suffer loss as a result, there may be grounds for a claim against them.
To speak to a solicitor who specialises in the negligence of property professionals, please contact the property litigation team.
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I always had full confidence in Shilpa keeping my best interests at heart. I often didn’t understand the legal language, and she would follow this up with a phone call and patiently explain.
The firm has an excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants, managed by recruiting paralegals with multi-language skills – an impressive route for expansion of the caseload.
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